The Nutrition Diva's Quick And Dirty Tips For Eating Well And Feeling Fabulous

How do we balance the need to protect our skin from UV rays with our body’s need for vitamin D?Mentioned in this episode:DMinder (iOS/Android) - http://dminder.ontometrics.com/Vitamin D and UV Tracker (Android) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uv.vitamindtrackerSunDay Vitamin D and UV Tracker (iOS) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sunday-vitamin-d-uv-tracker/id1133953409 New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHer

Although they are among the most widely prescribed medications and most popular over-the-counter remedies, acid blocking drugs may not be the best way to deal with heartburn or GERD.References:Overutilization of proton pump inhibitors: a review of cost-effectiveness and riskBody weight, lifestyle, dietary habits and gastroesophageal reflux disease.Are lifestyle measures effective in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease? An evidence-based approach.Proton Pump Inhibitor Usage and the Risk of Myocardial Infarction in the General Population | PLOS ONEAcupuncture for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed (nih.gov)Check out my special Spotify playlist of episodes dedicated to Gut Health here!Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.  New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curate

 Is there a carcinogen lurking in your corn flakes?References: A Review of Dietary Intake of Acrylamide in Humans - PMC (nih.gov)Acrylamide Intake through Diet and Human Cancer Risk - PMC New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

How to spot nutrition misinformation online and find sources you can trust.Related Links:How to spot questionable nutrition informationMyFitnessPal blog Register for the upcoming webinar series here New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

In this special episode, host of the QDT podcast, Project Parenthood Chelsea Dorcich talks with pediatric nutritionist Jill Castle about her new book "Kids Thrive at Every Size."Check out more great parenting content from Chelsea Dorcich on the Project Parenthood podcast!To learn more about Jill Castle, including how to purchase her new book "Kids Thrive at Every Size", visit JillCastle.com New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksH

The surprising ways that fermented and cultured foods support your health.Check out my special Spotify playlist of episodes dedicated to Gut Health here! New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

For the millions of college students who struggle to pay for food, help is available.Resources:Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Estimated Eligibility and Receipt among Food Insecure College Students | U.S. GAOFAFSA® Application | Federal Student AidPublic Benefit Finder for California StudentsSwipe Out Hunger New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast netwo

How to eat healthy when time, space, and money is tightResourcesThe College Vegetarian Cookbook: 150 Easy, Budget-Friendly Recipes by Stephanie McKercher The 5-Ingredient College Cookbook: Recipes to Survive the Next Four Years by Pamela EllgenThe College Cookbook: 101 Simple, Cheap and Healthy Recipes with QR Code Video Demonstrations by J.W. Warren The Quick and Easy College Cookbook: 300 Healthy, Low-Cost Meals that Fit Your Budget and Schedule by Kimberley Willis New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition ti

How to harness the full power and benefits of of Isoflavones. New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

Delving into the science behind Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) and its potential link to cardiovascular disease.Mentioned in this episode: Soluble Dietary Fiber Reduces Trimethylamine Metabolism via Gut Microbiota and Co-Regulates Host AMPK Pathways | National Library of Medicine | 2017 Dec (nbci.nlm.nih.gov)Dietary fiber intervention modulates the formation of the cardiovascular risk factor trimethylamine-N-oxide after beef consumption: MEATMARK – a randomized pilot intervention study (Cold Spring Harbor Labratory)Diet, Fecal Microbiome, and Trimethylamine N-Oxide in a Cohort of Metabolically Healthy United States Adults (MDPOI)A randomized crossover trial on the effect of plant-based compared with animal-based meat on trimethylamine-N-oxide and cardiovascular disease risk factors in generally healthy adults | National Library of Medicine | 2020 Nov (nbci.nlm.nih.gov) New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself!&nbs

Examining whether vitamins and nutrients can really be absorbed through the skin using products like patches and creams.  New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

These naturally occurring proteins can replace sugar in foods. How do these new ingredients stack up against other low or no-calorie sweeteners?Mentioned in this episode:Sweet proteins – Potential replacement for artificial low calorie sweeteners - PMC (nih.gov)Related listening:Here’s how artificial sweeteners change your microbiome (Nutrition Diva #682) New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.comNutrition Diva is a part of t

US consumers are spending 3 billion dollars a year on probiotic supplements. Are they getting a good return on investment?Mentioned in this episode:Choosing an appropriate probiotic product for your patient: An evidence-based practical guideFiber content of common foodsImpact of probiotics on colonizing microbiota of the gutAre probiotics and prebiotics effective in the prevention of travellers' diarrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis  New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about

Yogurt makers can now say that eating yogurt reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes. What do know about this new “qualified claim”?Mentioned in this episode:Dairy consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes (BMS Medicine) New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

How does our desire to avoid processed foods square with our out-of-control snacking habits?References:2024 Food & Health Survey - International Food Information CouncilSnacking: A cause for concern - ScienceDirectSnack Food, Satiety, and Weight - PubMed (nih.gov)What Is a Snack, Why Do We Snack, and How Can We Choose Better Snacks? A Review of the Definitions of Snacking, Motivations to Snack, Contributions to Dietary Intake, and Recommendations for Improvement - PubMed (nih.gov) New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more die

Discussing the difference between acidic and acid-forming foods, explains how the body maintains pH balance, and evaluates the potential health benefits and misconceptions surrounding pH-balancing diets. New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

All about prebiotic sodas including their fiber content, health benefits, and how they compare to kombucha.Mentioned in this episode:ND 412 What Apple Cider Vinegar Can (and Can't) Do For YouNutrition GPA appResearch:Health Effects and Sources of Prebiotic Dietary Fiber - PMC (nih.gov)Global, distinctive, and personal changes in molecular and microbial profiles by specific fibers in humans: Cell Host & MicrobeInulin (a prebiotic fiber): Health benefits and risks (medicalnewstoday.com) New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more

Exploring the world of kefir, from its health benefits to its unique fermentation process. Related links:https://culturesforhealth.com/ New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

A new study adds more doubt to the value of fish oil supplementation for heart disease prevention. New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

Learn why whole foods often provide a nutritional edge, when supplements might be necessary, and how timing impacts nutrient availability.Related listening:Is it time to stop taking fish oil? (Nutrition Diva #604)Research references: Regular use of fish oil supplements and course of cardiovascular diseases: prospective cohort study | BMJ MedicineAssociations of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplement Use With Cardiovascular Disease Risks: Meta-analysis of 10 Trials Involving 77 917 IndividualsSTRENGTH trial finds new fish oil medication did not reduce the risk of cardiac events | ScienceDaily Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Follow Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy.  Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast ne